Unmasked is the eighth studio album by American hard rock band Kiss, released on May 20, 1980, by Casablanca Records. It was their first not to feature original drummer and founding member Peter Criss (although largely absent from the preceding Dynasty, Criss performed only on that album's "Dirty Livin'").

May 20, 2015 · "I think Unmasked is a pretty crappy album," guitarist Paul Stanley explains in the book Kiss: Behind the Mask. "It's wimpy."

Sep 18, 2015 · The newly unmasked Kiss – and to be honest, they had been captured au natural a few times in the '70s – went on to release a series of gold and platinum albums over the next decade before ...

Dec 17, 2024 · Unmasked is a huge favorite but it's laughable to try and call it the origin of power pop. I believe it was Pete Townshend who coined the term in reference to Pictures Of Lilly way back in '66 or '67? hutlock, Michael S, Sean and 2 others like this. Are you referring to Ace's submarine poop deck? hutlock and Daniel Plainview like this.

May 21, 2021 · According to Ultimate Classic Rock, when the band realized the commercial failure of “Unmasked,” they knew they had to do something different, which was to show their faces. MTV had ignored Kiss in favor of other bands like Duran Duran and Boy George that also wore make-up but differently.

Known for their face paint and stage outfits, the group rose to prominence in the mid-1970s with shock rock –style live performances which featured fire-breathing, blood-spitting, smoking guitars, shooting rockets, levitating drum kits and pyrotechnics.

May 20, 2015 · Unmasked by Kiss turns 35. Here are 35 facts about the band and the controversial 1980 LP that marks a major turning point in Kiss-story.

Jun 29, 2013 · While there is a Kiss thread going at the moment, I thought I'd ask for an answer to a question that has always puzzled me. In Australia, especially in 1980-81, Kiss were HUGE. Their tour was a big deal at the time. Despite this, no one seemed to be able to find any photos of the band 'unmasked'.

Oct 7, 1997 · KISS' "Unmasked" was released on May 20, 1980 and was generally ignored by the fans who seemed unable to penetrate the fluffy and neutered production to hear the tracks with possibilities.

Unmasked included several songwriters from outside of the band, including producer Vini Poncia on all but three tracks. [11] Following the addition of Eric Carr on drums, the band released Music from "The Elder" in 1981, which was the last to feature Frehley who departed the following year.